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| Criterion |  Innovation Brainwriting |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When loud voices or hierarchy distort the idea search, the method creates a quiet entry into joint development. It gives everyone thinking space and gathers contributions without social brakes, making diversity more visible and easier to build on. | When a controversial topic needs depth and discipline at the same time, Fishbowl Discussion makes the structure of the conversation transparent. The format keeps the core small enough for real dialogue and open enough for controlled turnover. | When a topic is still unclear and too many thoughts surface at once, Mind Mapping creates an open surface for ordering them. It makes connections, subtopics, and starting points visible without fixing them too early. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min | 45-90 min | 15-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 8-80 | 1-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation |
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